Developing Academic Writing (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Contact sessions/Online sessions involve explanation of academic writing/English along with numerous in-class exercises; therefore, attendance is important for acquisition of writing skills. Writing assignments are to be completed outside of the class time and will be assessed in the follow-up session by oneself and peers through instructor guidance.
• Lectures
• Workshop-style learning environment
• Written assignments with clear application to the thesis writing process
• Peer assessment

Materials

Oshima, A. & Hogue, A. 2007. Introduction to Academic Writing: Level 3, 3rd ed. Pearson Longman. White Plains, NY. USA.

Swales, J. & Feak C. Academic Writing for Graduate Students. University of Michigan Press. Ann Arbor, MI. USA.

Haaga-Helia Thesis Coordinators. 2019. Writing reports and theses at Haaga-Helia. Haaga-Helia UAS. Helsinki, Finland.

Teaching methods and instruction

Contact sessions involve explanation of academic writing/English along with numerous in-class exercises; therefore, attendance is important for acquisition of writing skills. Writing assignments are to be completed outside of the class time and will be assessed in the follow-up session by oneself and peers through instructor guidance.
• Lectures
• Workshop-style learning environment
• Written assignments with clear application to the thesis writing process
• Peer assessment

Working life connections

Not applicable, but the learning outcomes of this course are integrated into the Bachelor’s Thesis, which is preferably commissioned by an organization in the business community.

Internationality

Not applicable, but the learning outcomes of this course are integrated into the Bachelor’s Thesis, which is preferably commissioned by an organization in the business community. All theses in the GLOBBA Degree Program are to have an international aspect.